Delaware DNREC Contracts First State Crane Service for Indian River Inlet Sand Bypass Operations
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources has contracted First State Crane Service to operate the Indian River Inlet Sand Bypass System starting March 3. Sand pumping for beach and dune nourishment is set to resume later in March under the supervision of DNREC and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, with operations tentatively scheduled to begin the week of March 16. Access restrictions will be in place during operations, which will continue until May 15, 2027, after a seasonal break.
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The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has contracted First State Crane Service to manage the Indian River Inlet Sand Bypass System, with operations commencing on March 3. Sand pumping will resume for beach and dune nourishment later this month, supervised by DNREC and the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers. A new crane is being assembled onsite, and pipe installation is expected to begin on March 9, with intermittent beach crossover closures. The bypass system is slated to begin operations the week of March 16, utilizing electric engines that replaced diesel systems. The contract is effective from March 3 to May 15, with operations resuming after Labor Day until May 15, 2027.
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